Crews Repair School Sinkhole After Uncovering Cause
Crews have begun repair work on a significant sinkhole caused by a leaking water main, particularly affecting Mytham Road Primary School in Westhoughton. The repairs are managed by United Utilities, who responded to the incident swiftly. A council spokesperson confirmed that efforts to fix the water main and restore the area would conclude over the weekend.
Details of the Sinkhole Repair
The issue was first identified by building contractors from Shaw Developments. They were on-site at a former nursery when they noticed the sinkhole. Thanks to their quick response, the risk of accidents was mitigated, and safety measures were implemented promptly.
Impacts of the Water Main Leak
The sinkhole is not the only recent incident related to water main issues in the area. Just last Friday, another burst happened at Daisy Hill Station, leading to a partial collapse of Leigh Road and affecting railway operations.
- Location: Mytham Road and Daisy Hill Station, Westhoughton
- Responsibility: United Utilities
- Contractors: Shaw Developments
- Completion Timeline: Scheduled for this weekend
- Recent Incident: Water main burst at Daisy Hill Station
Mytham Road Primary School remains open during the repair work, ensuring that education continues despite infrastructure issues nearby. The community is hopeful that the timely actions taken by the contractors will prevent further complications.
